One Type of Interpersonal Violence Is Child Abuse

question 5

Multiple Choice

One type of interpersonal violence is child abuse. Which age group suffers the highest rate of child abuse victimization?

• A)children in the age group of birth to one year old
• B)children in the age group of two to four years old
• C)children in the age group of six to eight years old
• D)children in the age group of ten to twelve years old

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